PCR Bands Directory

BAD HABITS (1967-1969): Jun Roque (lead guitar), Tony Huelves (vocals/rhythm guitar), Sonny Abad (drummer), +Edgar Alconbendas (keyboards, deceased), Bobon Topacio (bass guitar), +Ramon Vecin (vocals, deceased), Jimmy Chi (manager) and Willy Chi (ass't manager). (see photos) BAD HABITS (1988): Sonny Abad (drummer), Archie Martinez (lead guitar), Mon Vecin (vocals), Jess Maniquis (guitar/vocals), Butch (keyboard) & Monching Mingoa (bass). (see photo) BAD MACHINE (performed at Rolling Stones 1976 concert at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Battle of the Bands, YMCA of Manila 1975, Rock Explo, Student Canteen... the band became one of the top Filipino band in Okinawa, Japan 1969-1980). Hermie Santos - Lead Guitar/Band Leader, Moneth Savinada - Keyboard/Syntheziser, Nonel Paqiou - Bass Guitar/Vocals, Babes Venus - Second Guitar, Eddie Manaloto - Drums and Drag Gumaru - Lead Vocalist. BALAHIBO (circa ’71): Rey Manansala (Lead Guitar), Edgar Manansala (Keyboards), Nick Farrales replaced by Tony "Tunyo" Rodriguez (Bass), Manny Salvador (Drums) & Danny Boogie (Percussions). Mainstay at Rino’s during the early 70’s. The Balahibo did the JC Superstar in Meralco theater with a different cast (not with Boy Camara & Maya Valdes). They were with the Cultural Center production where Atek Jacinto was also involved. The band also did Two Gentlemen of Verona with Nonong Pedero and Godspell. (see photos) BALISAWSAW ('70-'73) - formerly "Heirs of Tradition" formed in '68 by Nelson Inductivo (lead) & Say Melgazo (bass). Other members: Chito Portacio (drums); Amante Paa (Keyboards); Bong Reverente (Vocals); Egay Salvador (vocals '69); Jun Advincula (2-lead '69); Lito Guanco (keyboards '73); Vio Awing (drums '73). Notable concerts: '71 UST, w/ Maria Cafra; '72 UST, w/ Juan De la Cruz (Up in Arms), '72 DZRJ-UW Hard Rock w/ Freedom Highway, T.Tinio, Pet. Anthem & Heavy Unknown. BALLISTICS - a 60's instrumental group composed of members residing in Marikina & Regularly played instrumental numbers by the Ventures, Shadows and Eagles at parties: Emil de la Paz (Drummer), Boy Lazaro (Lead Guitar), Cesar Santos (2nd Lead), Boy "Iya" Santos (Rhythm Guitar), Boyet Antonio (Bass Guitar). The group disbanded in the early 60's to concentrate on their studies. BAMBOO (70s): +Nestor de las Alas (lead guitar, deceased) ..... (see photo) BANDA FILIPIN (formed in 1969): The original members were Pete Gatdula (drums), Ernie Natalio (bass), Art Natalio (lead guitar) and Howlin' Dave (DZRJ) vocals. BAND OF ANGELS were U.P. Diliman boys such as Yebek, Emmet, Alex, Dexter, Danny & Leo Roa. Leo Roa is still plays the drums in metro Manila circuit. BAND OF THE UNIVERSE (1973/1975, Pasay/Davao City): The original members were Ernie Alba (trumpet, keyboard, drums, band leader), Lando Alba (sax, percussion), Elmer Alba (keyboard, bass), Efren Alba (drums), Nestor Vincoy (bass, vocals), Benny Echavia (lead guitar, vocals), Dig Emphasis (lead vocals), Emy Arsenio (lead vocals). Performed in Roxas Blvd. at Pepe's Nite Club w/ Pae Zabat (trombone) and also performed at Tokyo, Japan. Other members were: Peter Cachuela; Jun Ayag; Dodong Agan and Alex Ravina - played in Manila & Yokohama, Japan; Jose Alba Jr. (trombone/bass) now living in Japan. BANKERS: Specialized in Trini Lopez and other folk tunes. BARDS (60s): (see photo) BANYUHAY NI HEBER: Heber Bartolome, Levi Bartolome, Jesse Bartolome, Flor (Drums) & Efren Allado (Drums). (watch video) BARKADA (Fil-Am band from LA area, 70s): Paul Puzon, Noel Evangelista, Pat, Jaime Geaga (sax), Nollie. (see photos) BARONS: Bobby Martinez (Drummer), Nig "Nick" Aquino (Bass), Sonny Tavera (Lead guitar), Danny Tavera (Keyboard, Guitar), Lito Yamsuan (Vocals, Guitar), Ding Remias (Vocals) and Chito Martinez (2nd Drummer). Organized in 1960, the band initially played instrumental music to the tunes of the Ventures and the Shadows as most bands at that time. Bobby was in 6th grade at San Juan de Letran (still in shorts) while Nig was a freshman in High School also at San Juan de Letran. The guidance and encouragement of Horacio "Chacho" Martinez (Bobby and Chito's father) and the talents of the Tavera brothers (UST) brought about the formation of The Barons which lasted over 10 years, with all original members. As the music of the first couple years evolved to vocals, the band was joined by Lito (UST) and Ding (UE). Although the Barons played and sung music by Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Beachboys, Spiral Staircase, etc and because of the proliferation of these songs, the Barons was one of a few bands who pioneered in Motown music such songs by the Temptations and Four Tops as well as Rock n Roll songs by the Zombies, Kinks and some psychedelic music which during that time are still new to the Filipino ears. The Barons were not commercially known but instead played in a lot of major private parties, Debut, wedding, barrio fiestas, birthday all over the island of Luzon. (see photo) BATO (1972): +Henry Cardiel (keyboardist, former White Rabbit); +Sonny (bass, former White Rabbit); Rico (vocals, former White Rabbit; +Jun Pobre (lead guitarist); Nelson (2nd guitarist); +Morris (vocals) & Ewett Bonifacio (drums, former White Rabbit). This rock band played only at “Bonita Club” along Magsaysay Dr. in Olongapo. BATUCADA (circa 1973): Bong Peñera - vocals/keyboards, Sonny Nabong - bass guitar, Ding Poblete - drummer, Norma Ramirez. - vocals, Nick Boogie, - percussion (1975), Pete Canzon - flute (1975), Mila Garcia - vocals (1977), Jun Enriquez - guitar (1977), Jacqui Magno - vocals (1979), Bobot Barroga - bass guitar (1980). (see photos) BATUKADA (circa 1977-1980): Jun "Save Me" Salvame - flute/trumpet, "Papa" Jun Enriquez - guitar, Boy "Yob" Katindig - keyboards, Sonny "Chaba" Nabong - bass, Cesar "Bachu" Yumping - drums, Nick "Egub" Boogie - percussion BAYANIHAN (back-up band of Carina Afable & occasionally, Norma Ledesma at The Bayanihan Restaurant in L.A. during the mid 80’s): Tony Maligmat (Lead Guitar), Freddie Maranan (Bass), Manny Salvador (Drums - former drummer was Rudy Regalado, a very good drummer & brother of very famous session drummer Jun Regalado), Stel Climaco (Back-up Vocals), Bess Canlas (Back-up Vocals), Toti Fuentes (occasional Keyboard Player; Toti was the keyboard player of Tony Orlando and the Dawn famous for the Tie a Yellow Ribbon song). Toti is now a well known performer & composer and at some point he also played for Sergio Mendes. BBOPS: Mike Fernandez & Bing Santos - lead vocals, Boyet Aquino - rhythm guitar & keyboards, Dimpling Ledesma - lead guitar, Jimmy Millan - bass guitar, and Ramon Eleazar - drums/band manager. (see photos) BEACHCOMBERS w/ JIMMY DEE (Guam, 1978-1980): Jimmy Dee (lead vocalist), Eli Azana (drums), Alan Dancel, Nestor Simpliciano (bass), Jun Pobre & Gene( sax). The band played Guam Hilton & Guam Continental hotels respectively. (see photos) BEATJACKS (circa'67-'69', played at ZanZibar Club in Olonggapo): Errol Santos (deceased)-rhythm/vocal, Danny Generoso-lead guitar, Rudy Acol-vocal, Jun Guillermo-keyboards, Chris-bass guitar and Bobot Guerrero-drummer BEATNICKS: BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (1971): Manny Sta. Maria - Vocals/Rhythm guitar; Jun Lituco - Vocals (falsetto)/Rhythm; Larry Martinez - keyboards; Freddie Viray - bass/vocals; Mike Sta. Maria - drummer/vocals; Omy Clemente - lead guitar/vocals. The Beautiful People Band toured Okinawa (played all US military bases) and then played all over Japan in 1971. At times, did shows with The De Guzman Sisters. The band also played at local clubs in the Philippines as well as in Japan like the famous disco place "Mugen", CopaCabana & Crazy Horse. They were directly hired by Nakano of Gay Promotions based in Akasaka, Tokyo. (see photos) BEDROOM BOYS (2013-2015): Elmer Justalero (bass), Boy Garcia (lead guitar), Tito Evardoni (drums), Jess Manahan (keys), Jun Lopez (rhythm/vocals), Roddy Peñaloza (vocals), Boy Najarro (vocals), Eric Yago (keys) & Julie Rodriguez (vocals). BEEJAY'S: Jun, Freddie, Ruading, Ronnie, Bernie & Ernie. (see photos) BELLBOYS (60s): Cesar Agustin (drums), Bert Bernabe (vocals), Alvaro Castro (vocals), Cesar Gemino (lead guitar), Francisco Villegas (bass) & Rafael Victoria (rhythm). (see photo) BERCEOUS BAND (1986): Vocals - Joey, Lea, Roschel, Danny; Rhythm section - Tony, Alvin, Nelson & Edgar. (see photo) BEST OF MANILA: Emil Mijares - keyboards, Menchu Apostol - guitar/vocals (died in 2001), Colby de la Zalzada - bass, Norman Ferrer - drums, Terry Undag - trumpet/fugelhorn, and Phil Morales - alto sax. BIG BEATS: Jose "Peping" Cruz (formerly Pink & Purple), Tony Victoria, Abe Tanada(Keyboards), Gil Tejedor (bass, former Deltas) and Jess de Jesus (lead). Others were Serafin Alfonso (Hi-Jacks) and Oscar Elepano (tenor sax). (see photos) BIG BEATS Japan: Efren Abano .... (see photos) BIG BEATS (1988-1993): The band playes at EL NIDO CLUB OMUTA, CITY, JAPAN; FUKUOKA CITY, JAPAN; TENJIN FUKUOKA CITY; HAKATA, JAPAN and many other cities in Japan. The members were: Rolly Averilla - drums, Floyd Lim - lead guitar, Cesar Ordunez - keyboards & Mark Lim - bass. (see photo) BIG DIPPER: The band regularly played at "Viva Young" club in Olongapo. The members were: Virgilio Lemque, Eduardo "Dodoy" Aguanta, Mars Aclaro, Lemuel Yanzon, Alberto "Obeth" Ruiz (RIP), Diosdado "Boy" Andrada (RIP) & Danilo "Tibo" Chua (RIP). (see photo) BIRDS N BEES BAND 1986: As told by - ROLLY AVERILLA MANAGER AKO AT DRUMMER VOCALS, sa ulunan ko RANDY BAKLA SINGER,, YUNG KATABI NI RANDY C VIOLY SINGER, YUNG SINGER SA DULONG ITAAS KO NAKA RED SI ROSE KEYBOARD AND VOCALS YUNG IBA D KO NA MATANDA AN PANGALAN EH. YAN YUNG FEMALE BAND KO NUON NA BUMIYAHE KAMI SA SEOUL, KOREA HYIATH HOTEL... (see photo) BIRTH OF THE COOL: Lito Benavides (band leader/lead guitarist/band manager), Joey Nacuspag (2nd lead guitarist), Sandy (bass), Butch Freiboth (back-up vocals) and other personnel such as Jess Maniquis, Cholo Santiago (now with Spirit of 67), Ed Agdepa (sax), Danny Macasaet, Quito da Silva (percussionist), Von Velasco (drums/percussions), Lito Rivera (bass) & Peping Cruz (formerly with Pink & Purple band, sax) & Vit Villavicencio (keyboards). (see photo) BIRTH OF THE COOL (1975-1976 the last batch) under Baby Del Rosario, Manager. Members were: Ben De Jesus, Cholo Ramirez, Mila Garcia & Antonette Inigo, vocals, Jojo Monroy, lead guitarist, Billy Cabal, bass guitarist, Paul Paredes and Eric, keyboards, Kits, saxophone and Boy, drums. BITS & PIECES (1965-1970): Reggie Bueno - lead guitar, Jess Maniquis - rhythm guitar, Howard "Long Tall" Medina - bass guitar, Jay Husfelt - drummer, Danny Vitan - keyboards, Jun Jacinto - lead vocal, Ray Ungson replaced Jess Maniquis when Jess left. The band was managed by Fred Vitan. Jun Raymundo - became the lead guitarist while Reggie Bueno switched to bass guitar when "Long Tall" left the group. Circa '70, other members joined the band replacing those that left: Boyet Pigao - drummer, the Francisco brothers - sax/flute & trombone & Alex Bernardo - vocals. (see photos) BLACKBUSTER: Willy Cruz and Sunny Ilacad (keyboards), Snaffu Rigor (drums), Bob Guzman (lead guitar), Guy Ilacad (bass), Celso Llarina (rhythm guitar), Spanky Rigor (vocals) with three of the most versatile women singers; Aida Firme, Nanette "Dona Buding" Inventor and Charo Unite. (see photo) BLACK CATS (1965-67): Carlito Uy as drummer/manager, Elmer C. Justalero on vocals, Rene Sorongon on rhythm, Bonnie Refumanta on lead guitar(now deceased), Nilo Sorongon on bass & Danilo Justalero on keyboards. Then on May 12 1966, the band reorganized with Carlos Romero on Bass, Rudy Fernando on Rhythm (now deceased), Jessie Baladad on Drums. (see photos) BLACK KNIGHTS (1962-67): Dante Gatchalian - lead guitar/keyboards/vocals, Romy Jakosalem – lead/rhythm guitar/vocals, Ric Mirador - rhythm guitar/vocals, Bok Vergara – rhythm/lead guitar/vocals, Noel (Boy) Copiaco - bass guitar/vocals, Tony Layno – Drums, Bogo Cortez – Drums/vocals , Larry Mirador - vocals. Ed Palma – sound man/technician. (watch video) BLACK MAGIC: Ernie Aunario (lead guitar), Pukoy Pomar (bass), Ernie Pomar (lead vocals), Monico Alanis (sax), Jun (trumpet), Manny (drums) & Manny de Guzman (alternate rhythm guitar). (see photo) BLACK OPINION: Boy Jongko (lead guitar), Vic Jongko (drummer), Vic Omila (2nd lead guitar/keyboards), Ebot Santos (keyboards), Cesar Hemosa (vocals/percussions) Tony Baon (piano/keyboards) and Carlito "Bong " Valenzuela (bass player/vocals - composed all the Black Opinion recordings at Octoarts, most notably the "Disco Manila" song). (see photos) BLIND ILLUSSION: (see photo) BLINKERS: Salvador "Buddy" Yap - bass, Edgardo "Bee" Morelos - rhythm guitar, Max "Boy" Alcaide - drums, +Edgard "Eddie" Peregrina - vocal/lead guitar/organist (deceased), Oscar Asur - keyboard ('67-'74) BLITZ (80s): Rey Galang (see photo) BLOOD COMPACT COMPANY (Guam, 70s): Nick Mamerto (bass)..... (see photos) BLUE BELTS: Regulars at Darigold Jamboree in the late 50’s. BLUE JEANS: Vic Sotto, Vall Sotto, Joey de Leon BLUEPRINT (80s LA-based Fil-Am band): Jarad Artadi (lead guitar), Eloise Krause-Artadi (lead vocals), Celso Hernandez (sax), Alex Cainglet ..... (see photo) BOBBYSOXERS: All girl band circa 1961 BOB RAMOS JAM GROUP (2019): Jun Raymundo (lead guitar), Emil Caballero (bass), Jun Espanol (rhythm) & Arman dela Rea (drums). (watch video) BODY & SOUL: Ben "Hawkeye" Evangelista, Bert Rejante, Alex Cruz BODYGUARDS (60s): Sam (keys), Bubby (bass), Niki (drums), Wilma (vocals) & Carling (lead guitar). (see photo) BOMBSHELLS (60S): (see photo) BOSS BAND (80s): (see photo) BOOTS & SADDLES: Lito Rivera (lead gutiar), Freddie Rivera (bass guitar), George Rivera (drummer), Bobby del Carmen (rhythm guitar) and Quinten Gomez (vocals). BOURBON STREET BAND (80s): (see photo) BOY ADAN & THE GRANDUERS: BOY ANGELES & THE INTRUDERS: George Ramos (lead guitar), Jody Evangelista (keyboards) BOY KATINDIG BAND (1981): Boy Katindig on keys, Ricky Aranas on bass, Teddy Baño on guitar, Menchu Apostol replaced Teddy on guitar, Ben Concepcion sax, Boy Capili trumpet, Sandy Secades (female vocals) & Ewett Bonifacio on drums. They regularly performed at the "Birds of the Same Feathers" club in QC. (see photo) BOY PALACIO & THE POLYTONES: +Boy Palacio (band leader/keyboard), +Ray Saga (bass) BOYFRIENDS: Bob Guzman, Gary Ariolla, Joey Abando & Artie Ilacad. (see photos) BOYS IN THE BAND (1969-1992): Boying Sinacsi (band leader/sax/flute/vocal), Boy Sinacsi (trumpet/vocals), Danny Rodriguez (trombone), Tito Catalan (keyboard/vocals), Pito Sanga (guitar/Vocal), Ollie Sonsing (bass/Vocal). Joel Rasco (1981-1982) on guitar/vocals, Leo De Luna (1982-1992, guitar/Vocal), Ela Dacanay (singer), Joyce Cruz (singer), Eileen Cruz (singer), Joven Olabre (1969-1972, drummer), Danny Hangmen Negro (1973-1978, drummer/vocal), +Ver (1978-1980, drummer/Vocal - deceased) & Jimi Galvea (1980-1992, drummer/vocal). (see photos) BROTHERS & COUSINS (played at Shakey's Bodega 1 and 2 and Hobbit House): The original members were Vic Credo (lead), Ogie Ga llegos (2nd lead), Nonette Gallegos (bass), Roy Labatos (keyboard) and Sonny (drums, formerly Jovials). Chito Araneta (rhythm) 2nd generation Mike Go (lead), Ike Catuncan (drums) and Jhun (drums). BROTHER'S TRIO (80s): Marz Gesflor... (see photo) BROWN SUGAR (80s): Benjie Evia (see photos) BRUTS (60s): Jun Lopez (guitar) .... (see photo) BYRD AVENUE (performed at The Manila Hilton’s Music Bar in the early 80’s): Sammy Climaco (Lead Guitar), Tommy Galang (Bass Guitar), Kookie Taylor (Keyboards), Jun "Pabling" Javier (Saxophone & Flute), Manny Salvador (Drums), Stel Climaco (Vocals) and Bola Montoya (Vocals). (see photo)